Bridge to Nowhere Hike Guide

From the East Fork Trailhead the route follows the river upstream past Heaton Flat and Swan Rock, then climbs the ridge to the Bridge to Nowhere before you retrace your steps back.

I often start just before sunrise and have the trail entirely to myself, aside from some wildlife. Come early and you might be able to spot some bighorn sheep too.

There are a decent amount of spots in the parking lot, but it gets full quickly. The red arrow marks the start of the hike.

Start the hike at the East Fork Day Use Parking area, about 1 hour away from downtown LA.

You may see advice to stop at every crossing, take your shoes off, switch into sandals, and then dry and switch back afterwards. The better way to do it is to wear well-vented trail runners with quick-dry socks. Just walk through the water. Your feet will

Hikers have died after being swept away on this hike. You need to take the crossing seriously.

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The hike to the Bridge to Nowhere follows the East Fork of the San Gabriel River upstream until you reach the bridge. As long as you are going upstream, you’re heading the right way.

I find the best move is to just walk through the water when there are river crossings.

Timing is everything. Play your cards right and maybe you can spot some bighorn sheep.

There are a decent amount of spots in the parking lot, but it gets full quickly. The red arrow marks the start of the hike.

The hike starts at the East Fork Trailhead in Angeles National Forest, about an hour from central Los Angeles. Use this trailhead address: East Fork Trailhead, Camp Bonita Rd, La Verne, CA 91750

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